Bathroom Light Pull Cord

Question

I am needing my bathroom light pull cord replaced and have been told that as the existing one is about 2 inches up into the ceiling the electrician will not do it. Is this correct? As surely it can still be removed and a new one fitted?

James · Accepted Answer

This is a simple task and any good electrician could do this quick and efficiently. I’m under the assumption he can’t be bothered. There’s no regulation saying that he can’t do this.

Thanks 

James @ JSF Electrical Services Ltd

Joshua · Answer

It may hard to replace but I imagine it could still be replaced but if it is above the ceiling there may some damage trying to bring it to the ceilings surface to install the new pull cord, but I do imagine it can be done.

Josh - JW Electrical

Ernie · Answer

yes it can be replaced   just refit on lower ceiling  if needed

William · Answer

Yes, the bathroom ceiling can be used to reduce the extra length of 2 inches onto the ceiling.
The pull cord switch  can be put onto the ceiling in the bathroom

Sinclair · Answer

Does the cord disappear into the ceiling? I've seen this before where the actual switch was located in the attic area. I think it was to reduce the clink clunk noise of it being turned on at night. Otherwise it's pretty simple to swap them over, even if it's been buried in the ceiling a bit. You might need to look for a better electrician who has some handyman skills or at least a few ounces of ingenuity or enthusiasm!

Daniel · Answer

yes this can be replaced the string on the pull cord is adjustable

David · Answer

This can be removed but may cause damage to existing ceiling.

Damian · Answer

Anything is possible. By the sounds he can't be bothered to put it right. Itl more than likely need plastering once removed from the recessed ceiling but you can return once plaster has set and install a new pull cord. Simple job.

Bill · Answer

Yes it can and most electrician will do this but it may cause some damage to the ceiling around it and that’s why that electrician may not have wanted to do it

Bathroom Light Pull Cord

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